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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Blog Tour Review and GIveaway of Trail of Bones by Chris Salisbury

Ready for a new adventure? Are you a fan of fantasy, young adult, science fiction and action stories?

“No mercy, No rules - Welcome to the Trail of Bones!”

Run with Purpose – battle cry of the Shade Wolves

Magnus, the runt of a litter of Shade Wolves, wants nothing more than to be a loyal, strong member of the pack. But when an ancient enemy threatens his friends and family, he faces a choice that could tear him from all he's known and loved.
Born in captivity, the giant panther Kelor knows nothing but suffering and loss. He struggles to find his place in this world of terror, and he battles to protect his family without succumbing to the darkness lurking inside him.
Falling captive to the evil Warden, the two are forced to fight in the battle of the beasts known as 'The Trail of Bones'. How will Kelor and Magnus learn to work together? How will they escape a fate of despair and death? How will their choices affect their comrades? Their enemies? And the forgotten magic that could doom all life of their world?
Let the adventures begin!

A fun, exciting, clean read for teens, young adults, adults and readers of all ages. Pick up your copy of this fantasy adventure today!

Are you a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Robert Jordan, Orson Scott Card, Jim Butcher and other fantasy and science fiction authors? You’ll feel right at home with Trail of Bones. This fantasy story offers a strong moral message, suspense, action, and mystery, in a world full of magic, unlikely heroes, and devious villains.

Excerpt from Trail of Bones

“You’ve
seen a Shade Wolf? While the sun was overhead?” Chief Draghone asked. The boy
nodded. “Then you were too close to their dens. I thought we talked about this
Adolphus? You could endanger the entire village with your foolish desires.”

“But you said the Shade Wolves are
our friends. That they protect Thornmount and the forest just as we do,” the
boy said.

“True, but neither man nor beast
likes it when an intruder comes to his home uninvited. And with a new litter
coming, you’re lucky they didn’t tear you apart and feed you to the cubs for
their first meal.”

Surprisingly the boy did not back
down. Mildly irritated, the chief still admired his son’s conviction and
passion. “I did no harm, father, I swear it. He even spoke to me. He warned me
to go away,” Adolphus said with the excitement only a boy could display.

“And what did this Shade Wolf say?”

“He said run with purpose.”

“And did you?” the father asked.

“Of course. I’ve never run so fast.
When I made it back to the village, the wolf was gone,” Adolphus said
excitedly.

Thayne Draghone bellowed with
laughter, and put his massive arm around his son. They all fear what they do
not understand, he thought. That is why you are chief.

“You still have much to learn, young
one. Listen closely, son, for this is truth,” he said as he knelt next to his
boy so they could see eye to eye. “Run with purpose is not a warning, it is an
ancient wolf saying.”

The boy was perplexed; this was not
at all what he thought happened during his brief encounter with the wolf. “I
don’t understand. What does that mean?”

“Run with purpose. It means do not
waste energy, life, seasons. When you hunt, hunt until your prey is in your
jaws. If you fight, fight with all your strength until you win your enemy’s
throat. If you love, love until your heart stops beating. And if you must run, go swiftly until you run
with your pack once more. This is the way of the wolf. This is the way of the
warrior. And I pray to the gods it will be your way too,” the chief explained.

Adolphus looked back in the
direction of the wolves with a new understanding and appreciation. His fear
vanished, replaced with admiration and a sense of wonder. I want to see a
Shade Wolf again. I’ll be brave, he thought.

“Come boy, the night grows darker
still. Your mother will whip your hide… and mine if we don’t return to the
cooking fires soon,” said Thayne.

“Can’t we stay a while longer? I
want to listen. I wonder what they’re saying now, Father,” said the boy.

“When the sun rises I’ll travel to
their den and pay my respects. I will offer gifts of meat and dugan entrails in
celebration of new life. I was hoping my son could accompany me, but I fear if
he doesn’t find his bed soon, he’ll be too weary,” said the chief.

He barely finished his sentence before the boy scrambled down
the watchtower and scurried toward home. The father chuckled as he watched his
son dash away. Run with purpose, young one. Now you’re getting it, he
thought.

My Review:

Reading Trail of Bones was like watching a full length movie unfold in your mind. There were a lot of characters to first establish and be introduced to at the beginning. Once that was done, the action in this book never stopped. Author Chris Salisbury does a fantastic job of creating his world and characters. I was very impressed! His writing could be compared to other great fantasy writers like Brandon Sanderson and Orson Scott Card. That is just how well this fantasy is written. Another plus about Trail of Bones, I picked up this 300 page book and almost read it all in one night! I literally could not put it down! As I cooked dinner, I had my Kindle sitting right there to read. As I helped my kids with their homework, I kept sneaking some reading in. The ultimate...I stayed up late to finish the book even though I had to get up and work the next morning!!

There will be so many twist and turns in this book it will shock you. Pick up this book and I dare you to put it down. Trail of Bones hooks you from the first page and never allows you to go until the very end. I highly recommend this book to fantasy/science fiction/action lovers of all ages.

Editorial Reviews
Salisbury is a rising star in genre fiction. This book makes a unique and exciting contribution in the fantasy realm. The first of great things to come. --Jake Black, "The Authorized Ender Companion" "Smallville" "Ender's Game: Recruiting Valentine"
Amazon Reviews
Conclusion:
A fantasy adventure that features lots of action and intrigue that is geared to a YA audience.
There are moments in this tale that are especially well done... story telling at a level that I'd be interested to see what this author would do with an adult orientated fantasy work.
As a dedicated YA work... 5 Stars.
~ Ray Nicholson
The beginning of a great adventure!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the first book of the Trail of Bones series. It is an unpredictable adventure, with heartwrenching acts of love and friendship. The story ended before I was prepared to put my Kindle down, and now I will wait anxiously for the second book to be published. In the meantime, I think I'll read it again with my eleven-year-old son; I'm sure he'll love it as much as I do. Give it a read!
~ HRLEnthralling story line that really pulls you in
…The characters were some that I will not easily forget because he explains their background in a way that makes the reader really connect and believe they are real. He creates a world that I long to see. I really grew to both love and hate different characters. I think that is a sign of a really great author when they can make us feel so much emotion towards a character.
~ Janason

About Chris Salisbury

Chris Salisbury has been writing fantasy, science fiction, suspense, and action thrillers for years in independent films. Now he’s expanded his love of good movies, such as Gladiator, Counte of Monte Cristo, Saving Private Ryan, Braveheart, Star Trek, to the world of books. Trail of Bones is the first book in a planned four part fantasy, young adult series targeted at readers of all ages.

The father of four enjoys a wide range of interests from scuba diving to softball, coaching basketball to playing Battlefield 3 on his Xbox 360 or NCAA Football with his sons. He is also a big advocate for literacy and reading for young boys. There seem to be few titles that appeal to young boys and young men to hold their attention, trigger their imaginations and create a love of reading. Chris is out to change that.

In addition to the Trail of Bones series, he also has a number of other titles in development including historical fiction, action, suspense thrillers, and several science fiction properties. There’s a lot more on the horizon, so enjoy Trail of Bones but be sure to look for more captivating titles from Chris Salisbury in the near future.

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